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Baseball Bat Attacks; Meth Seizures: San Diego County Crime Log

Take a look at some of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Authorities found more than 600 pounds of meth concealed in a shipment of celery at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Authorities found more than 600 pounds of meth concealed in a shipment of celery at the U.S.-Mexico border. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

SAN DIEGO, CA — Here is a collection of this week's police, fire and courtroom stories from across San Diego County.

Driver Arrested, Passenger Killed In Suspected DUI Crash In Oceanside

Dejhaun Jones, a 20-year-old Oceanside resident, was arrested on suspicion of gross vehicular manslaughter and DUI-related charges.

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Appeals Court Reduces Conviction To 2nd-Degree Murder For El Cajon Stabbing

Gustavo Rojas Salgado, 29, was convicted by an El Cajon jury for the killing of 33-year-old Victor Saul Garcia Jr.

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Woman Shot At San Diego Intersection

The woman was standing at an intersection when a man walked up to her and started shooting, police said.

Imperial Beach Man Facing New Conspiracy Charge In Capitol Breach

Joshua Kaleb Youngerman, 24, is accused of being a member of a group that referred to themselves as "The California Patriots-DC Brigade."

Man Stabbed At Otay Mesa West Trolley Station

The group fled the scene, while the victim was taken to a hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.

Man Suspected Of Shooting Mother, Killing 2 Others: Police

A 60-year-old man was taken into custody, police said.

$5M In Meth Disguised As Watermelons Seized At The Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials found nearly 5,000 pounds of methamphetamine packaged to look like melons.

2 Dead, 1 Wounded In Shooting At San Diego Home: Report

It wasn't immediately clear what led up to the shooting. Police took a man into custody believed to be the son of one of the victims.

Burglary Suspect Crashes Into Several Cars During Pursuit In Encinitas

The suspect struck two parked cars, rammed two sheriff's patrol cars, and crashed into another car on Interstate 5, authorities said.

Over 600 Pounds Of Meth Concealed In Celery Shipment At CA Border

"Our officers' vigilance and expertise once again thwarted an attempt to smuggle narcotics disguised as everyday produce."

Man Shot In East County Restaurant Parking Lot

Deputies found a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds in Lakeside, authorities said.

4 Beaten With Baseball Bats In 'Random Assaults' At Oceanside Harbor

All of the victims suffered significant injuries, police said.

Over 2,500 Pounds Of Crystal Meth Found During Traffic Stop

During the stop, a K-9 team found 2,563 pounds of packaged crystal meth valued between $1.15 million to $3.08 million.

Man Arrested After Hit-And-Run Crash That Killed Pedestrian: SDPD

A San Diego man was arrested following a hit-and-run collision that killed a woman earlier this month, police said Saturday.

Man Who Smashed Motorist's Window, Stabbed Him Remains At Large: SDPD

A man who stabbed a motorist while he was sitting in his car in San Diego over the weekend remains at large, police said.

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